The Portland Press Herald, Bangor Daily News and WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) reported that University of Maine alumni Phillip and Susan Morse have committed $10 million for naming rights to the new basketball arena planned for the campus in Orono. Phillip and Susan Morse, 1964 graduates of the school, have been significant donors to […]
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News Center Maine reported that Orono Brewing Company debuted its “Let’s Go Bears” IPA on homecoming weekend, which is the first beer partnering with the University of Maine Athletics. Justin Barnes, general manager – Van Wagner, said it’s a great way to support the Black Bears. “Knowing how proudly our fans will fill the steins […]
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University of Maine alumni donors Phillip and Susan Morse have committed $10 million for naming rights to the multipurpose arena that is part of the UMaine Athletics Master Facilities Plan. The contribution is part of the private fundraising campaign underway to meet the $90 million challenge grant for UMaine athletics as part of UMS TRANSFORMS, […]
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Alicia Lacy, University of Maine assistant professor of athletic training, was a recent guest on the Journal of Athletic Training podcast JAT Chat. Lacy discussed the findings of a study she led looking at the perceptions and knowledge of the athletic training profession among parents of youth athletes. In addition to the podcast, a video […]
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Continuing its dedication to providing local food to its visitors, University of Maine Dining announces that Portland-based Luke’s Lobster will be available at the Homecoming Black Bear football game in the concessions area. Luke’s Lobster will offer its Maine-style 4-ounce and 6-ounce lobster rolls, 8-ounce bowls of New England-style clam chowder along with chips and […]
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A book signing for “Just a Kid from Maine” will take place from 11 a.m.–noon Oct. 15 at the Bear Necessities Fan Shop. Authors Matt and Stephanie Mulligan will sign books and small football helmets.
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The Maine Business School (MBS) Corps at the University of Maine will host its ninth annual March Against Domestic Violence at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 beginning at Stewart Quad. The march will occur along Long Road and the Mall and conclude at the Memorial Union. Also during the event, names of people killed in […]
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The University of Maine’s largest and most activity-filled event of the year begins on Friday, Oct. 14 when the UMaine Alumni Association kicks off Homecoming 2022. The three-day gathering features a wide variety of formal and informal social, recreational and educational activities. They include class reunions, tailgating, campus tours, concerts, lectures, presentations and women’s soccer, […]
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The Bangor Daily News, Portland Press Herald, CentralMaine.com, WGME (Fox 23 in Portland), HOT Radio Maine reported that the University of Maine has named a 15-member committee to conduct the search for its new athletic director. Finalists are expected to visit campus by mid-November, with a decision on the next athletic director in early December.
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A 15-member committee has been named to conduct a national search for the next permanent University of Maine athletics director. The search committee is chaired by John Volin, UMaine executive vice president for academic affairs and provost, and will be assisted by search firm Collegiate Sports Associates. Finalists are expected to visit campus by mid-November, […]
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